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Archbishop of Canterbury stands by Rwanda criticism
"The Church of England is not a passive observer of migration policy," he said.

Virginia church leaving United Methodist Church over LGBT stance
A United Methodist Church congregation in Virginia plans to join a theologically conservative alternative to the mainline Protestant denomination due to issues with the UMC's ongoing debate over homosexuality.

Church of Scotland and Catholic Church make historic Declaration of Friendship
Ecumenical relations between the Church of Scotland and Catholic Church in Scotland are entering a new phase with the agreement of a historic Declaration of Friendship.

Former Vineyard Anaheim becomes the Dwelling Place
The church once led by John Wimber has a new name, a legal change required by its departure from the Vineyard.

Church of England Evangelical Council launches human sexuality resources
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has created a series of films to help churches engage with issues around human sexuality.

I Love Idi Amin
Bishop Festo Kivengere struggled to forgive the brutal Ugandan dictator - until he heard a John Stott sermon.

Eastern Europe in the face of war: an aid worker's diary
Any small part we have been able to play has been an honour. But I also suspect this is very much the beginning of the story, writes Gwyn Williams.

Eight qualities that are inconsistent with love
If we really love others, there are certain things we won't do.

If I want to have good friends, I need to be a good friend
Be the kind of friend you want and watch your life change for the better.

When it's good to question
Many of us take part in the traditions practised by our countries or families without being conscious of the harm some of these practices may bring. We often need physical evidence to verify the danger, and if we haven't seen it, we believe that the activities are completely safe. We must question these practices, know the reason for doing them, and see if they are contrary to the word of God.

Parents pursue legal action against Welsh government over sex education for children
Over 5,000 parents and concerned citizens have joined forces to take the Welsh government to court over Relationships and Sex Education lessons in schools.

List Afghanistan as religious liberty violator, report urges State Department
'Religious minorities faced harassment, detention, and even death due to their faith or beliefs,' religious freedom commission says about Afghanistan.

School cancelled support for evangelical charity 'after one complaint about Christian beliefs'
An independent school has been accused of bending to cancel culture for reportedly withdrawing its support for an evangelical charity after "one complaint about its Christian beliefs on marriage".

Gen Z more likely to say religion and science are compatible - study
Younger generations are less likely to see a conflict between faith and science, or a belief in both evolution and God, according to a major new study.

The importance of being anchored in a world full of chaos
The truth is, our faith does not necessarily protect us from having terrible things happen to us. What it does however, is provide us with a foundation on which we can stand when everyone and everything around us appears to be falling apart.

How can we speak to God?
God doesn't want us to feel isolated from Him, or helpless and inadequate in knowing Him.